Map of Google Data Center locations.
Data Center Knowledge recently published a “Google Data Center FAQ”.
Pingdom used the information to construct a map you can explore over at Wayfaring, a map with all current and under-construction Google data center locations that are known today.
According to Google’s earnings reports, they spent $1.9 billion on data centers in 2006, and $2.4 billion in 2007.
Google unveiled four new data center projects in 2007. Each has a cost estimate of $600 million, which will include everything from construction to equipment and computers.
Google’s criteria when selecting locations for data centers:
- Large volumes of cheap electricity.
- Green energy. Focuses on renewable power sources.
- Proximity to rivers and lakes. They use a large amount of water for cooling purposes.
- Large areas of land. Allows for more privacy and security.
- The distance to other Google data centers (for fast connections between data centers).
- Tax incentives.
